About Brad Stave
Brad Stave is a strategic consultant, creative leader, and results-driven marketing and sales strategist who blends analytical expertise with compelling storytelling to drive measurable growth. MBA‑trained with a background in international business, Brad has delivered high‑impact results for major global tech brands, as well as transformative campaigns in the nonprofit sector. Based in Tacoma, Washington, he brings the same focus and purpose to real estate development, youth mentorship, and community leadership as he does to his consulting work.
Brad Stave
Strategic Consultant, Creative Leader, and Growth Architect
Serving Trusted Brands
What I Can Do for You
As founder of Ascend Consulting and Partner at Ninestone Partners, I help for‑profit and nonprofit organizations grow through marketing initiatives, customer expansion, sales enablement, and brand alignment. Leveraging Ninestone’s decades of expertise and deep bench of specialists – from developers and content strategists to CRM architects and marketing automation pros – we deliver the right mix of strategy and execution.
My background includes senior leadership roles at World Vision, VisionFund, and Water Mission, plus serving as Director of Strategic Brands at Zones, where I led initiatives with Microsoft, Dell, HP, and Lenovo that drove double‑digit growth. I bring that same strategic rigor and creative ingenuity to help organizations of all sizes scale their reach, impact, and results. Let’s connect.
Case Studies
Let’s Connect
From customer acquisition and brand development to developing robust CRM systems and high‑end websites, I bring the strategy, tools, and team to help your organization reach the next level. Let’s connect—schedule a consultation today.
Testimonials
Jon Snyder
Brand Specialist, VisionFund International
"Brad led me and our global brand unification with clarity, empathy, and vision — turning a fragmented network into one cohesive story the whole organization could own."
Chuck Fultz
Marketing Director, Water Mission
"Brad’s strategic leadership, clear vision, and decisive execution brought unprecedented momentum to our donor engagement efforts. His ability to unite creative, content, and campaign strategy delivered measurable impact — driving the most successful Q1 we’ve ever had."
Jonathan Fawcett
Marketing Manager, Water Mission
"Brad’s command of digital strategy and ability to lead the activation of campaigns in real time meant we didn’t just reach new donors — we inspired them to give quickly and generously. The results speak for themselves."
Luke Wilson
Former Category Manager, Zones, LLC
"Brad brought an incredible mix of strategic vision and executional precision. His ability to connect partner goals with sales team capabilities translated into record growth."